Iranian filmmaker Yousefinejad dies of stroke at 53

Iranian writer and filmmaker Asghar Yousefinejad has died of a stroke in the city of Tabriz. He was 53.

Iranian expert dismisses claims that 9/11 was an inside job

An Iranian political expert has rejected as mere speculation conspiracy theories that described 9/11 as an inside job and claim the attacks were carried out by some quarters within the US ruling establishment.

Mere detection of nuclear traces doesn’t mean Iran has undeclared material: Official

An Iranian nuclear official says the mere detection by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of nuclear traces at sites in Iran does not mean that the country has undeclared nuclear material in its possession.

Iran Tourism: Kerman’s Kalut Shahdad, hottest desert land on earth

Kalut Shahdad, a district of Iran’s Kerman Province, is one of the world’s lowest land points and considered to be the hottest place on earth, with a record temperature of 63 °C. The desert region has turned into a popular tourist attraction.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 202: Ukraine claims shooting down Iranian drone used by Russia

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

FM Amirabdollahian: Iran to stand by Yemeni people, support their will

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stressed the deep and historical bonds between Iran and Yemen, saying the Islamic Republic has always supported the will of the Yemeni people.

Iranian films win three awards in Venice Film Festival

Two Iranian films directed by Houman Seyyedi and Jafar Panahi have won three awards from the 79th edition of Venice Film Festival.

Iran Tourism: Raz and Jargalan, the land of mysterious mountains and valleys

The Turkmen-majority and border county of Raz and Jargalan, which has various cultures and beautiful scenery and an ancient history, is located in Iran’s North Khorasan Province. Its capital is the city of Raz.

Tehran says US behind ‘scenario’ of Albania serving ties with Iran

The spokesman for the Iranian ministry of foreign affairs strongly condemned a move by the US Department of the Treasury to impose sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence that followed Albania’s move to cut off ties with Iran.

Iran to launch new satellite into orbit soon

Iran is ready to launch another satellite, dubbed Zafar 2, into orbit thanks to efforts by researchers at Iran’s University of Science and Technology that was the impetus behind construction of the satellite, the head of the university said.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 199

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran: Latest IAEA report ‘political, includes nothing but play with words’

The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has dismissed a ‘politically-motivated’ report newly released by the UN nuclear watchdog about the Iranian nuclear program, which he says included nothing new but a mere “game played with words” for “certain purposes.”

Iran says Albania’s decision to cut ties lacks foresight, unmeasured

The Iranian ministry of foreign affairs says Albania’s recent move to cut political ties with Iran based on ‘unfounded accusations’ is unmeasured and short of foresight in international relations.

Iran rejects US, UK accusations regarding cyberattacks in Albania

The spokesperson of Iran’s foreign ministry has rejected as baseless the accusations of the US National Security Council and the UK foreign ministry against the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding an alleged cyberattack on Albania.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 197: US approves $675m in military aid to Ukraine

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Carlos Queiroz appointed as head coach of Iran national football team

Former Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz was officially appointed as the new head coach of Iran’s national football team (Team Melli) to lead it for 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Iran health ministry warns of new Covid-19 wave

The Iranian ministry of health has reported a 50-percent nationwide decrease in observing health protocols to ward off the coronavirus infection amid threats of a new wave of the disease during the upcoming cold weather.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 196: Putin says west sanctions danger for entire world

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Sweden ‘intensifies restrictions’ on Iranian national held in prison

Sweden has reportedly intensified restrictions on an Iranian national who has been held in jail and sentenced to life in prison for alleged rights violations in the 1980s.

Iran’s Kish Island hosts cultural tourism exhibition

Iran’s southern Kish Island hosts the first edition of a cultural tourism exhibition putting on display the Islamic Republic’s arts, tourism and culture as well as different ethnic groups and costumes in the country.

Sources: Queiroz’s return to Iran before World Cup highly likely

Iran’s national football team’s former head coach Carlos Queiroz is very likely to take the helm of Team Melli to prepare the squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, according to sources.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 195: Biden against recognizing Russia as a terrorist-state over Ukraine war

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Top Iranian general warns threats posed by US spy drones won’t be tolerated

The chief of staff of Iranian armed forces has warned that the country will not tolerate new threats posed by the enemies to maritime security in the West Asia region.

Epidemiologist: 7th Covid-19 surge in Iran over

The diminishing coronavirus cases and deaths in Iran show that the seventh wave of the surge in the country driven by BA.4 and BA.5 sub-strains of the Omicron variant is over, a top Iranian epidemiologist and infectious diseases specialist says.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 194: Zelensky says three settlements liberated in southern and eastern Ukraine

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

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